The Role of the SRY Gene in Determining Sex Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Recent studies from the Renato Dulbecco University Hospital in Italy and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, USA, have reported exceptional cases of females possessing the SRY gene. These findings, published in Genes and Molecular Genetics and […]
India’s Role in Shaping AI Governance at the AI Action Summit Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in AI, Computer Why in News India has accepted France’s invitation to co-chair the AI Action Summit scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, in Paris. This summit follows similar global meetings in the UK (2023) and South Korea (2024). […]
Understanding Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a major global health concern due to the overuse of antibiotics. In 2021, around 1.2 million deaths worldwide were attributed to antibiotic resistance. In India, hospital surveys indicate that infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria have a […]
9 submarines, 65 ships taking part in TROPEX exercise Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Overview of the Exercise: The Indian Navy’s Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region, from January to March. TROPEX-25 focuses on validating the Navy’s warfighting capabilities and ensuring an integrated response to national maritime […]
Building Blocks of Life Identified in Samples from Asteroid Bennu Subject: Science Section: Space Technology Why in News? NASA’s latest analysis of samples from asteroid Bennu has revealed vital chemical compounds necessary for life, reinforcing the theory that asteroids may have contributed to delivering these essential building blocks to early Earth. Background on […]
Monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4 Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The United Nations’ planetary defence organizations are closely tracking an asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, which has a small probability of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. While current estimates suggest a 98.7% chance that the asteroid will pass safely, global […]
Discovery of Nearby Black Holes: Gaia’s Breakthrough Observations Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole, Gaia BH3, relatively close to Earth. It is the largest known stellar-mass black hole in the Milky Way and was identified using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia […]
Amplifiers and Their Working Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Introduction Amplifiers have transformed various fields, including entertainment, astronomy, search and rescue, and medical diagnostics. They boost electric signals for various applications. Power amplifiers exist in multiple classes, each suited for specific uses. Microphone – A Transducer Converts sound energy into electrical signals. Different types […]
A malfunctioning valve has stalled ISRO’s orbit raising operations for the NVS-02 satellite Sub : Sci Sec : Space technology Why in NEWS ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite’s orbit-raising operations have been disrupted by a valve malfunction, following its January 29th launch as part of ISRO’s 100th launch from Sriharikota. Key update and context ISRO’s […]
Study finds a way to predict when cracks would develop in paint, clay, milk and blood Sub : Sci Sec : Miscellaneous Why in NEWS A new study have shown clay’s drying process reveals a fascinating shift in elasticity, from liquid to pliable solid to brittle material. Key highlights and context Crack Prevention […]